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Going Mobile

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Boho Chic July 4 Beach Party

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Pillar of Society

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Down to Earth: Paint your nails with earth tones this summer.

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White House: An alabaster canvas allows for striking contrast.

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What We Love This Month: A bright ensemble for work or play.

Classic Beauty: A restaurant owner’s on-the-go style.

Short and Sweet: Novelty shorts keep things original.

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July Pie: Fusion flavors that will make your mouth water.

The Perfect Pair: Learn what wines to pair with your pre-meal dishes.

Moveable Feasts: The ever-popular food truck.

Outdoor Living: Tips and trends for your porches and patios.

Yoga Class: Yoga moves that strengthen and de-stress.

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In the Chair: How to style beach waves.

10 Contributors 11 Let’s Get Social 30 Calendar 80 In Closing

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LIVING VOLUME 1 // ISSUE 2

PUBLISHER

Christopher T. White GENERAL MANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT, SALES AND MARKETING

Deb Anselm

LETTER t has been my experience that when out-of-towners visit Lake Michigan, they are pleasantly surprised by its ocean-like beauty. If they catch it on a good day, when the Chicago skyline is showing, they’re doubly impressed. You can just see the thoughts churning in their heads… who knew this little ol’ corner of the Midwest could be so cool?

I’ve asked myself that same question often since starting this magazine. I’ve long been familiar with the physical beauty of our community, but lately I’m continuously surprised by the amount of creative talent we have right at our fingertips! It’s so easy to think that all of the good artists, photographers, designers and inventors live in some faraway big city and our hometown is only second best. But that simply isn’t true.

We have artistry here that rivals New York, Seattle and Austin, and it is our goal to display that talent here in Inspired Living. You can see it in the breathtaking photos of our cover story on page 62. Not only is the photography out of this world, but the food, tablescape, and overall idea (dreamed up by event planner Tasha Raylene of Miller) are the kind you would see on Pinterest and in national mags.

Some of my other favorites from this issue: the story about new, fun flavors in pies (page 35); the photo of earth tone nail polishes (page 73), which looks like a map (earth, map… get it?) and we didn’t even plan it that way; and the slew of beachthemed stories to remind us of our luxurious lakeshore: Fourth of July dinner party (page 62), yoga on the beach (page 74), and a tutorial on beach waves for your hair (page 78).

Beauty, creativity, talent, and innovation are right here. There’s no need to look elsewhere. I urge you to seek it out, applaud it, and support it wherever you can.

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Eve Adams is a freelance writer who has written for Mailbox Magazine and has contributed to other educational literature resources. She has always enjoyed photographing her three children, but is now taking it to a professional level.

For this issue, Eve wrote the “July Pie” story on page 35.

“People are always passionate about what they do best and there’s always a heart-touching journey behind every story— even pie,” she says. “The exciting part for me is taking the passion and joy from the interview and weaving it into my own story so that my readers feel it too.”

Michelle Hamstra is a wedding and lifestyle photographer in Northwest Indiana. “I am mom to five amazing children and I love spending my days with them and my husband John,” she says. Michelle photographed Frankie Fesko (page 56) and pies at Timbrook Kitchens (page 35) for this issue. “Working with Inspired Living is a fun change of pace for me and I was honored to have met Frankie and be able to admire and taste Timbrook’s delicious pies.”

Jake and Jennifer Moreland are the photography duo known as Two Birds Photography. “As a husband-and-wife team we love capturing love stories and authentic moments,” Jennifer says. The couple photographed the cover story of a dinner party on the beach, found on age 62.

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s a restaurant owner and mother of two, Vanessa Kerns-Banovic doesn’t have time for elaborate fashion.

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Most of her weekends are spent at the restaurant. Vanessa began working in the service industry at age 15, from busing tables to bartending, but it wasn’t until after her father passed away that she decided to open a restaurant in his honor. “He owned a bar after retiring as a pipe insulator at the mill,” she says. “He always talked about one day opening a restaurant, and after losing him I found that working The Silver Spoon on a restaurant business plan was 15 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso therapeutic. I started looking for 219.242.8035 a location and fell in love with silverspoonvalpo.com

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In her four years at “the Spoon,” as she refers to it, Vanessa raves about the people she’s met through the restaurant, especially her staff. “I have learned so much and have a lot of respect for how much hard work the service industry is,” she says.

Such hard work, in fact, that she considers her fellow Valpo restaurant owners friends, not competitors. “I love the camaraderie of the restaurant owners,” Vanessa says. “I’ve been saved by a few of them multiple times and vice versa. Valparaiso really is a great community and I feel very lucky to be a part of it.”

“Vanessa’s passion for creating community through hospitality makes her a wonderful addition to the hospitality scene in Northwest Indiana,” says her long-time friend and colleague Tyler Lennox Bush of Crown Point. “I’ve known Vanessa and her family since seventh grade, and they have always made me feel part of their circle. I think Vanessa has done a wonderful job bringing that feeling to life with the Silver Spoon.”

Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her kids, working out, shopping (Valpo boutiques Ivy, Beyond Pink and Silcott’s are her local faves), and, of course, anything food-related. “I love, love, love to try new restaurants. Eating out is one of my guilty pleasures.”

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Vanessa prefers to wear solid colors, “especially black, gray, and white, but I do like to add in pops of color,� she says, as demonstrated here in her Veronica Beard skirt and A.L.C. top.

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of acceptable places and events to wear shorts. Once reserved ou can only wear shorts for so many weeks exclusively for beach days and backyard barbecues, now shorts during our short-lived summer season, so you are keeping up with their dressier companions. may as well make a statement “You’re seeing shorts at cocktail parties,” says Meg with them. Long gone are the Caplice, who also owns Darling Boutique with khaki carpenter shorts of years Wagner. “You can wear something like a black past. This year, novelty styles lace short for an evening look.” are taking center stage.

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SCENE Heart of Gold Gala

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his year’s Heart of Gold Gala, known for its elaborately planned themes, took attendees into the future to see what advancements will be made in heart health thanks to the work of the American Heart Association. A presentation emceed by futuristically dressed Anthony Contrucci and Ms. Indiana Lesley Mills contained stories from heart patients, and the Heart of Gold Award was presented to Dale Heinz of ArcelorMittal. Guests also enjoyed a martini bar, silent auction, and dessert bar.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY V. MARTIN

Lance Bruggeman and Megan Glaros

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Barb and Tom Van Prooyen

Alli Granno and Mike Beres

Eugene Rosario and Krisanne Eckelbarger

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Kris Simonovski and Leslie Znika

Jana and Jason Miller

Emily and Steven Lammers

Shirley McCafferty and Barbara Ellenberger

Caitlin Henry and Grant Gingeric

Justin and Julia Huisman

Cathy and Cal Bellamy

Gino Capellari and Samantha Cheatham

Tom and Kathy O’Donnell with Mariel Yekich

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Ports of Call Gala

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radeWinds 22nd Annual ”Ports of Call” Gala celebrated the organization’s commitment to serving people with special needs. Board members, volunteers, community partners and the Pirates—an elite fighting force for children with special needs—were recognized for their generous gifts of time, talent and treasure. The highlight of the evening was a performance by the “Believe & Achieve” choir.

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Steve and Aimee Cox

Lisa Tomich, Andrew Thomas and Melissa Strayer

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Tim and Holly Horan

Angel and Cory Fox

Calvin Johnson and Odeka Pollard

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Lindsay Ellis and Linda Hazen

May Wine Brunch

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he 43rd Annual May Wine Brunch, presented by the Women’s Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society, attracted 300 attendees, who enjoyed shopping at boutique booths, entertainment by Jim Bulanda, a raffle, wine and a hat contest. Special guests included Kirk Muspratt, conductor of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, and John Cain, Executive Director of the South Shore Arts.

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Judy Butkovic and Virginia Andrews

Chris and Laura White with John Cain

Barb Schmal and Elizabeth Marino

Marge Kerr and Donna Catalano

Kathy Pacholski, Prudi Leslie and Gayle Faga

Sandy Becker and Donna Szabo

Tiffani English and Kelly Doucet

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Superhero Soiree

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he Food Bank of Northwest Indiana’s Superhero Soiree celebrated its volunteers, supporters and donors for being superheroes in the fight against hunger in Northwest Indiana. The event featured food, drinks, live music, a photo booth and a caricature artist. Guests could purchase grab bags that contained items worth $30-$200 or participate in the silent auction, which featured items donated from local companies and organizations.

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Ross Brown and Lisa Stiegal

Paulette Skinner and Marshall Anderson

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he Valpo Parks Foundation hosted its annual Celebrating Friends & Legends reception to honor those who lend support and volunteer to aid in the mission of the Foundation. Held at the David A. Butterfield Family Pavilion, awards were presented to Gus Olympidis, Kaye Frataccia and Rob Thorgren for their support and service to the parks.

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Eric Zosso and Mackenna Dickt

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Jason Pikula and Chris Campbell

Brad and Deb Koeppen

Melanie Trowbridge, Christy Graf and Jon Schmaltz

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leven women shared stories about motherhood in front of a live audience during the annual Listen To Your Mother show at the Memorial Opera House. Some women shared about their own experience with motherhood while others shared stories about their mothers. The Northwest Indiana show is one of 39 Listen To Your Mother shows across the country.

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Alice Harrington and Thomas Ludwig

Jill Coons, Becky Duncan and Lisa Allyn

Liz Chatwell, Megan Summers, June Saavedra, Stephanie Hauser and Adam Kellogg

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eeds of Hope is an annual fundraising event for Hospice of the Calumet Area.

At this year’s event, which took place at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Dr. Gustavo E. Galante was recognized for his contributions to the organization, which serves individuals and families facing a lifelimiting illness. Guests partook in cocktails, dinner, a live auction and cash raffle.

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early 1,200 people sampled delicacies from approximately 40 restaurants and caterers at the Tri Kappa Taste of Valparaiso at the Porter County Expo Center.

Now in its 25th year, the Taste is a charity event that raises more than $45,000 for educational, charitable, and cultural activities in the Valparaiso community.

While food was the main highlight, the event also featured a silent auction and music by the Valparaiso High School orchestra.

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July 11 | 5:30PM (CDT) Starlight Event Center - Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa all proceeds support LCA exhibitions & programs

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Natalie and Peter Krivas

Jeff and Kerry DeRubbo

Stephanie Woods and Tim Swanson

Sponsors: Micky Gallas Properties

Third Thursdays at LCA’s Gallery Shop

galleries and shop open until 7pm (CDT) through Labor Day

Lora Fosberg & Andrea Peterson exhibitions

opening reception July 17 | 6-8 pm (CDT)

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JULY 2015 MONDAY

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JUL 1-5 4th of July Weekend Celebration, New Buffalo Beach, New Buffalo, Mich.

888.660.6222. newbuffalo. org. A beach-style celebration filled with surfing demos, outdoor movies, concerts, fireworks and more.

JUL 2-5 Cedar Lake Summerfest, Cedar Lake Town Grounds, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake. 219.794.4122. cedarlakesummerfest.com.

Held on the shore of the 800acre lake, the fest boasts live entertainment, food, fireworks, amusement rides, car shows, a beer garden and more.

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JUL 15-19 Festival of the Lakes, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond.

219.853.6378. festival. gohammond.com. Five nights of fun include rides, live entertainment, a Polka Party, a fishing derby, vendors, games and more.

JUL 16-19 Steger Days of Music— Baby It’s Grand! Steger, Ill. stegerdaysofmusic. com. A family-friendly fest with musical performances, craft and food vendors, a 5K, kids’ entertainment, a parade, a car show, a carnival and more.

Lightning Bug Music Festival, Sunset Hill Farm, 775 Meridian Rd, Valparaiso. lightningbugmusicfestival. com. Family-friendly music fest lineup includes 2015 Grammy winner Jerry Douglas, Earls of Leicester and more. Plus, regional craft beer and wine, kids’ activities and a food truck village.

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JUL 10-25 Hamlet, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. A story of mystery, murder and madness as the Prince of Denmark must avenge his father’s death and unlock the dark conspiracy that leads him to members of his own family.

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JUL 18-SEPT 26 Lora Fosberg—Everything Looks Perfect from Far Away, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. This exhibit will reflect the dueling forces of our times through the use of sculpture, paintings, prints and large scale drawings.

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JUL 23-AUG 1 Porter County Fair, Porter County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso. 219.462.0321. portercountyfair.com. A combination of fun rides, delicious food, 4-H exhibits and activities, and great entertainment.

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JUL 10-26 The Burnt Part Boys, Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.937.8780. towletheater.org. A contemporary Appalachian folk-styled musical that follows the characters on an adventure to destroy the mine that killed their fathers.

JUL 25-AUG 2 City Golf Tournament, Michigan City South Course, 4000 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City. 219.873.1516. michigancitygolfcourse.com.

A four-day event open to any skill level and anyone living in the surrounding counties.

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03 JUL 2-5 Market City Fair 2015, 5-10pm, Market City Flea Market, 4121 Cleveland St, Gary. 219.887.3522. marketcityfair.com. A family fun fest featuring live gospel music, a fireworks show, food and more.

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JUL 4-5 Red, White & Brews, 1-6pm, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, Mich. 800.716.9463. roundbarnwinery.com.

Celebrate independence with eight craft-brews on draft, live music, kids’ activities, hayrides in the vineyard and more.

11 JUL 11-12 Gary Air Show, Marquette Park, 598 N Grand Blvd, Gary. gary-airshow.com.

The U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights take to the skies to perform awesome aviation acts.

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219.836.7275. munster.org.

Sample a selection of wines, enjoy food from around the region, listen to live music and enjoy a fine arts fair and ethnic market.

25 JUL 24-25 Pierogi Fest, 119th St, Whiting. 219.659.0292. pierogifest.net. A celebration of all things pierogi with food vendors of all sorts, the Pierogi Parade, games, a beer garden, live music and fun for all ages.

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JUL 4 Big Smiles 5K Run/Walk, 8am, New Buffalo Public Beach, New Buffalo, Mich. sites.google.com/ site/bigsmiles5krunwalk. This annual race brings smiles to the faces of children with autism, their families and the community. Cash prizes are awarded to the top finishers.

Proceeds benefit the Dreaming Big Fund and the LOGAN Center.

JUL 11 ArtBash, 5:30-9:30pm, Blue Chip Casino, 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter. org. Guests can celebrate the arts while mingling with others who share the same passion, enjoy scrumptious food and libations, bid by text during the interactive auction and dance the night away. ABC 7 Chicago news anchor Ron Magers emcees for the evening, which supports Lubeznik Center for the Arts programs and exhibitions.

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JUL 11 Music Under the Stars, 5:30-9pm, International Friendship Gardens, 2055 E US Hwy 12, Michigan City.

219.878.9885. friendshipgardens.org. A fun-filled evening awaits guests to this fundraiser for the International Friendship Gardens with music by Johnzo West and the Wayward Souls, craft beers by Burn-em Brewing and wine by Shady Creek Winery.

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JUL 12 Livin’ It Up! Music Festival, 2-10:30pm, Zao Island, 1050 Horse Prairie Rd, Valparaiso. porcoso.org.

This music festival is jam packed with musical performances, including appearances by Hoosier Highway, Ripley Street, Tyler Nimon, the Energy Commission, Head Honchos, and Chris & Lou. Proceeds benefit the Porter County Special Olympics.

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JUL 19 Ride for Christopher Madden, 10am, Deep River County Park & Wood’s Historic Grist Mill, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy, Hobart.

219.508.7416. nacmo.org. This treasure hunt on horseback benefits burn survivor Christopher Madden.

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THROUGH JUL 3

South Shore Railroad Exhibit, 11am-3pm, Beverly Shores Historical Museum & Gallery, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores.

219.250.2290. thedepotmag. org. The history of the South Shore Railroad, inside the depot stationmaster built in 1929.

THROUGH JUL 23

Renewing the Region, 8am-5pm, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.989.7979. southshorecva.com.

Showcasing works of art created from recycled and repurposed objects.

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Music in the Park @ Wednesday, 7pm Wed, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, Mich. newbuffalo.com. Free music featuring local and nearby talent at the band shell. Bring a chair or blanket.

Food also available for purchase.

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Chesterton’s European Market, 8am-2pm Sat, downtown Chesterton.

219.926.5513. chestertonseuropeanmarket. com. Fresh produce, handmade products, live entertainment and more.

JUL 1-5

4th of July Weekend Celebration, New Buffalo Beach, New Buffalo, Mich.

888.660.6222. newbuffalo. org. A beach-style celebration filled with surfing demos, outdoor movies, concerts, fireworks and more.

JUL 2-5

Cedar Lake Summerfest, Cedar Lake Town Grounds, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake. 219.794.4122. cedarlakesummerfest.com.

Held on the shore of the 800-acre lake, the fest boasts live entertainment, food, fireworks, amusement rides, car shows, a beer garden and more.

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JUL 2-5

Market City Fair 2015, 5-10pm, Market City Flea Market, 4121 Cleveland St, Gary. 219.887.3522. marketcityfair.com. A family fun fest featuring live gospel music, a fireworks show, food and more.

JUL 2-30

Summer Rhapsody Music Festival, 7pm Tue, Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. From classical to jazz, a feast of sounds for music lovers of all ages.

JUL 3-31

Food Art Show, Studio 659, 1413 119th St, Whiting.

219.659.8828. studio659.org.

An art show dedicated to food.

JUL 4-5

Red, White & Brews, 1-6pm, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, Mich. 800.716.9463. roundbarnwinery.com.

Celebrate independence with

eight craft-brews on draft, live music, kids’ activities, hayrides in the vineyard and more.

JUL 5

Lightning Bug Music Festival, Sunset Hill Farm, 775 Meridian Rd, Valparaiso. lightningbugmusicfestival.com.

Family-friendly music fest lineup includes 2015 Grammy winner Jerry Douglas, Earls of Leicester and more. Plus, regional craft beer and wine, kids’ activities and a food truck village.

JUL 8-25

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Mainstreet Theatre, 807 Franklin, Michigan City. 219.874.4269. festivalplayersguild.org. Both a musical biography and concert experience, this performance is a tribute to the spirit and a celebration of the music of one of the legends of country music.

JUL 9-12

Celebrate Bridgman, Bridgman, Mich.

269.465.5144. bridgman.org.

Family festival highlighted by the Fireman’s Dance under the big top. Plus, a 5K run/walk, craft show, sand sculpting contest, children’s programs, sidewalk sales, car show, food, parade, and more.

JUL 10

SS Constantine & Helen Grecian Festival, 5-11pm Fri, noon-11pm Sat-Sun, SS Constantine and Helen Cathedral, 8000 Madison St, Merrillville. 219.769.2481. ssconstantineandhelen.org.

Festivities include a kiddie carnival and games, Greek music, dancing, a marketplace, food and a beer garden.

JUL 10-25

Hamlet, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. A story of mystery, murder and madness as the Prince of Denmark must avenge his father’s death and unlock the dark conspiracy that leads him to members of his own family.

HAMLET PHOTO COURTESY OF CHICAGO STREET THEATRE, VINTAGE BLUES BASH PHOTO COURTESY OF LEMON CREEK WINERY & FRUIT FARM, GRAPE ESCAPE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GRAPE ESCAPE

Hamlet, Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. A story of mystery, murder and madness as the Prince of Denmark must avenge his father’s death and unlock the dark conspiracy that leads him to members of his own family.

Vintage Blues Bash

JUL 10-26

The Burnt Part Boys, Towle Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.937.8780. towletheater.org. A contemporary Appalachian folk-styled musical that follows the characters on an adventure to destroy the mine that killed their fathers.

JUL 11-12

Gary Air Show, Marquette Park, 598 N Grand Blvd, Gary. gary-airshow.com. The U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights take to the skies to perform awesome aviation acts.

JUL 11-12

Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, 10am-5pm, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.983.0271. krasl. org. A nationally ranked art fair with more than 200 artists, representing 32 states and Canada.

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Fetching Market at Kaske House, 10am-6pm, Heritage Park, 1005 Ridge Rd, Munster. 708.895.9465. fetchingmarket.com. Quality vintage and handcrafted wares in an open-air market at a historical landmark. Plus, food and music.

JUL 11

Fish Lake Festival, 9am-3:30pm, Fish Lake Community Conservation Club, 7873 E St Rd 4, Fish Lake. southtownbeach.webs.com. A fun-filled festival with children’s games, crafters, food, Studebaker and open class car show and a duck race.

JUL 11

Great American Picnic, 11am-3pm, 1443 119th St, Whiting. 219.659.0292. visitwhiting.com. Community picnic with food, games, contests, music and more.

Stores and eateries will offer fun activities and specials.

JUL 11

Lighted Boat Parade, St. Joseph River, St. Joseph, Mich. 269.985.1111. stjoetoday.com. Awards will be given to the boats—from dinghies to yachts—and crews that best capture the parade’s theme, the ’80s.

Emma’s Footprints Golf Outing, 11am with dinner and music following, The Course at Aberdeen, 245 Tower Rd, Valparaiso. Proceeds from this golf outing, dinner and silent auction benefit an organization that provides care packages to the NICU unit at six local hospitals.

JUL 12

Washington Park Zoo 5K Run & Walk, Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City. 219.229.1567. washingtonparkzoo.com. The race travels two miles on the street and one mile on the sand and benefits Washington Park Zoo.

4thstreetncca.org. A naturalistic tragedy about sex, greed and manipulation told in one act over the course of one evening depicting a power struggle between the aristocratic Miss Julie and her father’s handsome, ambitious valet Jean.

JUL 17-AUG 16

All Shook Up, Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter.com. A hipswiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and inspired by the movies and songs of Elvis Presley.

JUL 12-18

LaPorte County Fair, LaPorte County Fairgrounds, 2581 W State Rd 2, LaPorte. 219.362.2647. laportecountyfair.org. Events include horse racing, stage shows and carnival attractions.

JUL 15-19

Festival of the Lakes, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond.

219.853.6378. festival. gohammond.com. Five nights of fun include rides, live entertainment, a Polka Party, a fishing derby, vendors, games and more.

JUL 17-AUG 2

Miss Julie, 4th Street Theater, 125 N 4th St, Chesterton. 219.926.7875.

JUL 18

The Grape Escape, noon8pm, Centennial Park, Calumet Ave, Munster. 219.836.7275. munster.org. Sample a selection of wines, enjoy food from around the region, listen to live music and enjoy a fine arts fair and ethnic market.

JUL 18

Vintage Blues Bash, noon-8pm, Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm, 533 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien

Springs, Mich. 269.471.1321. lemoncreekwinery.com. Fine wine and music by Elwood Splinters Blues Band in the beautiful countryside.

JUL 18

Whitesnake, 8pm, Star Plaza Theatre, 8001 Delaware Pl, Merrillville. starplazatheatre. com. Playing their classic hits as well as David Coverdale-era Deep Purple tunes.

JUL 18-AUG 2

South Shore Summer Music Festival, 219.836.0525. nisorchestra.org. Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra performs free outdoor concerts featuring a mix of patriotic songs, light classical pieces, and movie and Broadway tunes.

JUL 18: 7:30pm, Town Complex Grounds, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake.

JUL 25: 7:30pm, Franciscan Communities, Main & Franciscan, Crown Point.

JUL 31: 7:30pm, Wolf Lake Pavilion, Calumet & Sheffield Aves, Hammond.

AUG 1: 7:30pm, Central Park, 600 N Broad St, Griffith.

AUG 2: 5pm, Redar Park, Austin St, Schererville.

JUL 18-SEPT 26

Lora Fosberg—Everything Looks Perfect from Far Away, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. This exhibit will reflect the dueling forces of our times through the use of sculpture, paintings, prints and large scale drawings.

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Porter County Fair

Steger Days of Music— Baby It’s Grand! Steger, Ill. stegerdaysofmusic.com.

A family-friendly fest with performances by Ides of March, David Allen Coe, Randy Travis and Kashmir; craft and food vendors; a 5K; kids’ entertainment; a parade; a car show; a carnival and more.

JUL 23-AUG 1

Porter County Fair, Porter County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso. 219.462.0321. portercountyfair.com. A combination of fun rides, delicious food, 4-H exhibits and activities, and great entertainment—including the demolition derby and performances by Billy Currington and Lee Brice.

JUL 24

Michigan City Harbor Fest, 4-8pm, Washington Park, 115 Lakeshore Dr, Michigan City. eventbrite.com. Craft beer tasting from 30 breweries on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

JUL 31-AUG 1

Taste of Michigan City, downtown on Franklin between 7th & 4th Sts, Michigan City. 219.561.6991. uptownartsdistrict.org.

Delicious foods from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, live music and family entertainment along the streets of the Uptown Arts District.

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City Golf Tournament, Michigan City South Course, 4000 E Michigan Blvd,

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Colbie Caillat & Christina Perri, 9pm, Four Winds Casino Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Mich.

800.745.3000. ticketmaster. com. The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour comes to New Buffalo.

Pierogi Fest, 119th St, Whiting. 219.659.0292. pierogifest.net. A celebration of all things pierogi with food vendors of all sorts, the Pierogi Parade, games, a beer garden, live music and fun for all ages.

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Michigan City. 219.873.1516. michigancitygolfcourse.com.

A four-day event open to any skill level and anyone living in the surrounding counties.

Great Lakes Grand Prix, Washington Park, Michigan City. 219.872.5055. michigancitysuperboat.com.

One of the greatest shows of speed and fun rumbles into the southern shore of Lake Michigan.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana St, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. memorialoperahouse.com.

Audiences are encouraged to participate in a spelling bee like no other as six quirky adolescents compete in the bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups.

PORTER COUNTY FAIR PHOTO BY MARY BETH KOETH

JUL 16-19

DULGE July Pie

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ith so many new trends in pie flavors, it isn’t easy choosing between a slice of classic blueberry or sweet and spicy habanero peach. “A classic pie should feel like something your mom made,” says Chris Monroe, head baker for Timbrook Kitchens in Munster. “The crust is typically made from scratch, it is hand-rolled and filled with whole fruits such as apple, rhubarb or cherry.”

However, if a classic pie seems a little boring to your taste buds, then perhaps the new liking of fusion flavors will get your mouth watering.

Caramel apple and pear granola white chocolate are examples of new trends, but hold on to your fork, because the savory pie is also a new hot delectable.

Savory pies are filled with flavors like mozzarella and pulled pork, feta and spinach, and chicken and artichoke.

So now that your mouth is watering, which will you choose this 4th of July?

Pear Almond Ginger Pie Shared by Timbrook Kitchens Ingredients One flaky crust in 9-inch pie pan 5 cups sliced fresh Bartlett pears 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon good cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar Almond Crumble Topping 1 stick softened unsalted butter 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped sugared ginger 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Mix pears, sugar, flour, spices and brown sugar.

Fill pie crust with pear mixture.

Mix crumble ingredients with hands, until the mixture looks like fine pebbles. Spread crumble mixture over pears, and bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes.

Serve with ice cream.

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TIMBROOK KITCHENS

PHOTO BY MICHELLE HAMSTRA

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The Perfect Pair

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e all know that certain foods should be paired with certain wines. We could write a thesis on the many variations and pairing philosophies therein, but for now we’ll just stick to this scenario: You’re having friends over and you want to know which wines to serve with your fruit and cheese trays. Help!

Chef John Paul to the rescue. John Paul Verhage, that is, chef of Tabor Hill Restaurant in Buchanan, Mich.

The long-time chef offers simple ideas for pre-meal dishes and the wines that go with them.

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TABOR HILL WINERY & RESTAURANT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY V. MARTIN

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FOOD: Citrus and Brie cheese WINE: Demi-sec

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CHEF’S COMMENTS: “The sweetness of the demi-sec contrasts nicely with the mellowness of the brie.”

FOOD: Maytag blue cheese and pecans WINE: Syrah CHEF’S COMMENTS: “The strong flavors of the foods hold up to the boldness of the wine.”

FOOD: Aged parmesan and caramelized onions WINE: Demi-red CHEF’S COMMENTS: “The saltiness of the parmesan enhances the sweetness of the demi red.”

FOOD: Cheddar and apples WINE: Barrel-select chardonnay CHEF’S COMMENTS: “The acidity of the chardonnay brings out the flavor of the sharp cheddar.”

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Moveable Feasts n most people’s minds, thoughts of food trucks have long been limited to the musical ice cream vehicles beckoning neighborhood children to step up to the window for a variety of sweet treats.

These days, the food truck phenomenon is flourishing all across America. According to a recent report from the National League of Cities, food trucks generate $650 million annually in revenue.

Local food trucks in the region are showing up at various farmers markets, events and other locations throughout the spring and summer.

Items available on area food truck menus run the gamut from creative pizzas and cake pops to sandwiches, salads and even vegan dishes.

According to Schererville chef Joe Arvin, the food truck business is taking the country by storm. “There’s an explosion of food trucks on the scene,” says Arvin, who is the host of a new show titled Food Truckers TV. (Visit foodtruckerstv.com to learn more.)

Arvin says, through the show, he’s happy to tell the stories of food truck owners, how they got into the business and about their passion. “Some of these people had dreams of having a restaurant but they didn’t have the money. They couldn’t afford a brick and mortar restaurant,” Arvin says.

The chef says food truck owners and chefs are passionate people who are living out their dreams. Many food truck personalities and their menus, today, he says, are getting a cult following. People readily seek out their favorites. “It’s a new, hip way of doing business in the food industry,” Arvin says.

Here’s a sample of a few local food trucks that travel to farmers markets, fairs, festivals and other events in the region.

Rolling Stone Baker

rollingstonebaker.com Wood-fired pizza created with fresh ingredients is the specialty at the Rolling Stone Baker. The food trucks in the spotlight at Rolling Stone are Studebaker fire engines.

Creative pizzas are produced in the trucks and include everything from the signature Purple Pig and ChokeN-Shroom to Bruschetta Pizza.

“This is our fifth year in business,” says Andrea Georgion, co-owner with her husband Jim Chaddock of the Rolling Stone Baker. Georgion says she has a food background and her husband, a vintage vehicle fan, was interested in starting a business five years ago.

One day Chaddock was looking up “old vehicles” on Craigslist, Georgion says, and he found a 1949 Studebaker Fire Truck in South

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Dakota. That fire truck became their first vehicle. They now have two in operation.

Georgion says she had been making pizza at home prior to starting the business and thought taking pizza to the streets would be ideal. The couple’s pizza creations are always evolving as they come up with new and interesting ideas for different flavors.

She calls pizza a “blank canvas,” which is perfect for experimenting.

Georgion says they plan to open a restaurant later in the summer.

The Rolling Stone Baker can be found from 11am to 6pm at Indiana Dunes State Park Pavilion seven days a week during the summer season; on Tuesdays at the Valparaiso Farmers Market at Central Park Plaza; on Fridays at Griffith Farmers Market and on Saturdays at the Chesterton European Market.

Cookielicious & Cream

cookieliciousbakery.com The Schererville bakery’s food truck has been in operation since the end of April. “We’re offering ice cream, cookies and cake pops,” says Cathy Jacobsen, owner of Cookielicious & Cream Bakery.

Jacobsen says she’s been aware of the great popularity of mobile food and thought it would be the perfect vehicle for her business.

“Food trucks are not going away,” she says. On the Cookielicious Food Truck menu, customers will find various flavors of Famous

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Maker ice cream, assorted cookies and cake pops including chocolate and vanilla as well as red, white and blue for patriotic holidays. Other unique flavors are rotated occasionally.

Jacobsen says the food truck is at Griffith Farmers Market on Fridays and it also visits various Hunt and Gather markets, pop-up markets and other events.

Early Bird

facebook.com/ebfoodtruck Alison Eichhorn is happy to be sharing her passion for vegan cuisine with foodies on her mobile vehicle Early Bird. “I always had a passion for cooking vegan food,” says Eichhorn, who grew up in Lansing, Ill. “I wanted to bring vegan food to the area.”

Eichhorn says while customers will find many food trucks in

Chicago featuring vegan cuisine, she didn’t find any in the Northwest Indiana area.

The owner says she wants to continue to promote that vegan food is nothing to be mystified about and wants to encourage people to try the variety of dishes that are vegan.

The Early Bird menu stars items such as waffles, Italian sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, breakfast foods and assorted desserts. All items are made from tofu and other vegetable proteins.

Food fans will find Early Bird at the Munster Farmers Market from 8am to 2pm Sundays and on Fridays during the summer at Griffith Farmers Market. On Saturdays, Early Bird visits various events, markets and other locations throughout Northwest Indiana. The Early Bird food truck runs April through October.

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Summertime Blues or yellows, or greens, or reds ‌

HarborTown Interiors will help color your world happy.

Come in for the fun of it!

Come in for the fun of it!

613 Broad St., St. Joseph, Michigan • 269-983-7774 www.harbortowninteriors.com

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The stately fireplace with its substantial sandstone surround anchors the room.

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An alabaster canvas allows for striking contrast of the traditional kind in this designer’s home

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e prepared to be surprised, enchanted, inspired.

Because Greg Wescott’s Schererville, Ind., home reflects his personality—exuberant, yet precise.

Sure, you would expect a professional interior designer like Wescott to have plenty of ideas for the home he purchased some years ago. Partnered with Lisa Baur at Wescott Baur Interior Design in the Chicagoland area, Wescott has years of experience.

Beyond that, though, he has brought a canny and deep understanding for distinctive style to his own home.

A good thing, too, for the original floor plan and décor simply didn’t fit his style. “I stripped the place,” he says frankly. “It was a wonderful house, built by the late George Watson, but it needed to reflect what I truly love.”

He didn’t truly love the entirely South American-influenced décor and the Europe-imported pink tile flooring. He installed walnut flooring in a medium stain—not too dark, he says, so as not to compete with the furniture. For background color, “I use soft beige and soft greys,” he says. “If you choose a bright color it dictates what you can do with the room.”

Therein lies a nugget of his design philosophy: Plan for everything.

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Parson’s chairs in black chintz lend a contemporary flair to the traditional theme; a large secretary balances the space created by the vaulted ceiling. The crystal chandelier, one of several in the home, is shown to advantage by lighting directly overhead.

Think ahead when purchasing; a willy-nilly approach is out. Consider the contribution of each piece of furniture and décor. Seek practicality that can be found in beauty, and beauty in practicality. Along with all new woodwork, Wescott went for 12-foot tray ceilings with crown molding. With a two-and-a-half-story attic, “It could have been cathedral ceilings, but making the ceilings too high would have been a big heating issue.”

Behind the crown molding, recessed lighting gives a soft glow.

“People don’t realize how important lighting is,” he says. “It sets the tone.” And you can see he loves sharing his craft. Above the Strass crystal chandelier over the dining table that can seat twelve, there are four lights, two each for the table and the chandelier. Light shimmers through the crystal, far more than a lamp would do. Every lamp, every light, is on a rheostat for optimal effect any time, any occasion. “As pretty as the house is during the day, it’s dramatic at night,” Wescott

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says, with irrepressible enthusiasm. “On rainy days like today the lighting makes the house happy.”

The overall style? “Traditional. It’s timeless. You can bring in contemporary elements, like these parsons dining room chairs with the black slipcovers.”

Just off the dining room, separated by an archway, is a sunroom, where his love of dark chintz is evident, the fabric here as everywhere chosen at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.

His choice of white for the walls allows the focus to be on the carefully selected furniture. Some are treasured family pieces, most are from the Baker brand, including an imposing secretary in the dining room. Wescott added chair rails and moldings to the walls for definition.

His singular way of seeing things led to a you-can’t-do-that discussion. For an open area above the half kitchen wall next to the

Flowered fabric references the outdoors just beyond the windows.

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Narrow plantation shutters [above foreground wall divider] are neatly compressed for an open view between kitchen and dining room, and gleaming, walnut-stained hardwood contributes to the uncluttered look. Below, precise landscaping suggests this cedarroofed home’s carefully designed interior.

dining room, he chose very narrow plantation shutters. Too heavy, he was told. Then add reinforcement in the attic above, he said.

An extra beam lends support for the shutters, whose effect is unique and pleasing, allowing for a bit of privacy for the catering of a dinner party, yet not entirely closing the two spaces.

He added molding to the original, plain kitchen cabinets and painted them white.

“You can use things you already have!” he says. So he also kept the white Corian countertops on the long, angled peninsula countertop with double porcelain sinks. Two Viking stoves—one here, one in the finished basement kitchen—and an extra dishwasher, fridge, and washer-dryer combo make entertaining easier.

The living room fireplace was another challenge. A massive yet

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graceful surround of sandstone used to resurface the brick fireplace was deemed too heavy. Wescott had it weighed before shipping it from Toronto, Canada; it hangs on metal clips, its beauty and safety “really an architectural feat.”

The living room opens onto a semicircle, bricked patio, with a knee wall creating an outdoor room, also accessible from the master bedroom and from the sunroom. A privacy wall on one side completes this vignette, one of two “perfect for entertaining.” He is earnest as he instructs, “Plan 10 percent for landscaping, for a new build or a renovation.”

Wescott’s eye for the elegant is evident everywhere, but the bedrooms are sublime. The guest bedroom with twin beds has soffits over

“PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT LIGHTING IS. IT SETS THE TONE.” GREG WESCOTT

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In the bedrooms, plantation blinds allow lots of natural light during the day and privacy at night. The drapes behind the beds are self-lined and hung with loops overhead to emphasize the spacious feel. The master bedroom suite belonged to Wescott’s grandparents. Below, the fireplace with its deep-toned, carved mantel and stately screen enhances the clubhouse theme.

both, with lined drapes coordinating with the bed covers. His master bedroom is slightly more tailored. There is a soffit and upholstered headboard as with the twin beds, as well as lighting under the soffit.

These drapes are self-lined for extra polish, and coordinate with the window treatment of valance with drapes for a softer look. He says fondly that the Drexel bedroom suite was his grandparents’.

The bath is all pale granite. In the hallway are a three-fold mirror and walk-in closet, one of three spacious enough to serve as a small home office. No need, though, with 3,000 square feet and finished basement at 1,500 plus storage room.

Nip on down to the basement and you’re in a clubhouse, with cozy fireplace, comfortable seating, subtle lighting, and a very large, framed hunting scene. But the bedroom, with double bunk beds, is a bright space for young relatives. “They love it!” Wescott says. As you might guess, the bath is no afterthought. There’s a large walk-in shower and recess for the commode.

Born and raised in this area and with a home along Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive for a time, Wescott has a sure feel for guiding the décor of homes from the Windy City to Wisconsin, maintaining a floral business as well. Moving past the orchids on a coffee table, he mentions that music throughout the home, including outdoors, is essential for good vibes. Ask him his favorite room and he smiles, a wide, cheery smile that lights his whole face.

“I love every room. I’ve worked so hard to do this,” he says, musing, “The sunroom… there are times of the day there’s no place I’d rather be.”

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h, the backyard bliss… but what’s that, a crack in the patio? And where will people sit? Where’s the splash of color?

If your outdoors isn’t inviting enough, head to a local landscaper for inspiration and advice. They live for this stuff and can save you time and money.

Two words for dedicated backyard loungers: front yard. Yes. “Creating a small seating area in the front of the home is a

huge trend now,” says Dean Savarino, owner of Dean’s Landscaping in Schererville, Ind. Turns out people are rediscovering the pleasure of relaxing on the front porch or patio to wave at neighbors and let the kids play nearby.

If you’re dubious about space, no worries. “If it’s not big enough, we create hardscaping and landscaping for a small area,” say, 8-foot by 5-foot, Savarino says. Add a couple of Adirondack chairs alongside some shrubbery and Princess Anne blooms and voila—la vie on rose.

For serious personal and party time in the back yard, go big and stay home. “People are adding on to small patios,” says Travis Mahan,

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Mike Arnold at Creekside Landscaping in St. John made use of an existing overhead structure in landscaping an outdoor vignette at this Northwest Indiana home. Creating the curved, brick patio and saving an existing tree by building around it yielded a bonus: Now there’s a division of the patio for a sitting area and a fire pit area.

bulk department manager and designer in hard goods at Alsip Home & Nursery in St. John, Ind. For unsightly damage to concrete porches and stairs, Dean’s often uses the same foundation, putting down an overlay of bricks for a finished look, but the foundation has to be strong. Cautionary tale: Dean’s just had to fix another bad repair job by someone unqualified. He and Mahan both advise going with a reputable company that’s licensed, bonded, insured, and certified to install pavers, or, ask enough questions if you’re doing it yourself.

“Don’t spend a bunch of money and have it done wrong,” Mahan says.

As for color, let it run riot. Pergolas are big, says Hope Robinson, landscape designer at Sawyer Garden Center in Sawyer, Mich.

She suggests letting sweet autumn clematis, climbing hydrangea, honeysuckle, wisteria, or trumpet vines twine their way up and over the top, for the double benefit of beauty and a bit of shade. Take note, please: Strong posts are a must-have, or the hardy vines will tumble

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the structure, leaving you looking like a blooming idiot. And we know you’re not, so how is that fair?

Just know that flowers—surprise!—can take second billing. “We focus on a color display, not necessarily all about when it flowers, but the foliage color, which can create a lot of interest and textures,” Savarino says. If your deck is where the action is, “Almost any flower, shrub, or ornamental grass can work well in a container,” Robinson says. But she emphasizes they have needs, too: water and fertilizer. For a second home, have someone water regularly or install an irrigation system.

As for outdoor kitchens, they’re sizzling: “We’ve seen a 25 percent increase in these since last year,” Savarino says. Mahan says even patio pizza ovens are hot.

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Behind the scenes with health and community advocate Frankie Fesko

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nhancing health in the region begins in the workplace for the Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana and its chairperson Frankie Fesko.

Community Foundation provides leadership and resources for the promotion of health and increased quality of life in Northwest Indiana.

One of its major projects is Healthy Me, which is a plan for the employees of Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center.

“They receive points for various things like doctor appointments and stopping smoking,” Fesko says. “When they accumulate points they get a deduction in the cost of their health care plan.”

CFNI is the holding company of those three hospitals of the Community Healthcare System and that includes Fitness Pointe in Munster, “which is great for the community,” she says.

Some cities and towns in the region are proactive when it comes to enhancing health in the community. Valparaiso is building 8-foot pathways in the city that entice walking, biking and running.

“I think it’s a great idea, because we have an epidemic of obesity in our country,” Fesko says. “Even with the children. I think it’s a wonderful idea to get everybody out. When I was growing up, we all played outside.

My own children, too. I don’t think you see as much of that now. I think anything to get children out of a chair and exercising is fantastic.”

As for how she stays healthy, Fesko works out at Fitness Pointe a

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“I LOVE MY JOB, BECAUSE A BIG PART OF WHAT I DO IS SPECIAL PROJECTS WHICH WE DO OUT OF MY OFFICE.”

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couple of times a week and prepares most of her meals at home instead of dining out. “It’s easier to have healthy food that way,” she says. “Cooking at home is almost a lost art. I eat very little fast food. I’m not saying I never eat it, but I really don’t do much of that. And go to the doctor once a year and have a checkup to make sure everything’s working.”

Fesko taught school in Munster for 25 years, and she was part of the hospital Auxiliary that built Fesko and her team at the Community Hospital in Community Foundation the early 1970s. She later invite you to attend their became a member of the upcoming fundraiser.

Community Hospital board and then served as secretary WHAT: Inspirations of CFNI before moving up from the Garden to chairperson. “I love my WHEN: Saturday, job, because a big part of July 18, 10am-2pm what I do is special projects which we do out of my WHERE: Cancer office,” she says.

Resource Centre, In addition to fundraisers, 926 Ridge Rd, Munster there are education programs, community screenings, public TICKETS: $10 in lectures and symposiums. advance/$12 at the event “All designed to help people AT THE EVENT: be healthier and those are Gardening experts and all free for the community,” outdoor artists will give she says. demonstrations on Fesko calls her biggest their craft. Attendees accomplishment raising her may also tour the June three children “who are great Hawk-Franklin Garden of adults.”

Meditation and Healing.

Fesko’s father, Don Powers, developed much PROCEEDS BENEFIT: The Cancer Resource of residential Munster Centre, which provides and is known as a legend free education, support in Northwest Indiana. and mind-body programs Powers was mourned by the for patients with cancer community after he died in and their loved ones.

April at the age of 95.

Powers’ accomplishments included the Briar Ridge subdivision, the Community Veterans Memorial in Munster, and Purdue University Calumet, where the Computer Education Building bears his name.

He also served as a World War II Navy fighter pilot.

“He had an eventful life,” she says. “I’m an only child and he’s always been in my life, so I do miss him.”

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Luxe Wagon offers fashion aficionados a taste of east and west coast Story and Photography by Damian Rico

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he outside of the truck reads Luxe Wagon and seems intentionally interesting in all of its simplicity, but what’s inside this rolling splendor is an inspiring wonderment of fashion and sophistication.

Luxe Wagon co-owners Paige Fessenden, of Edwardsburg, Mich., and Dorothy “Dot” Kesling, of LaPorte, Ind., love their business, but what really drives (pun intended) the dynamic duo is embracing the interpersonal relationships they continually develop along the way. Started as a place to “fuel their wanderlust,” their business is a mere reflection of their deep appreciation and passion for fashion, art, and people.

Their Luxe Wagon tours the Midwest from Michigan to Indiana offering a treasure trove of high-end items, from quality women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and hats, to art, perfume and scented oils.

They also offer a line of clothing for children, including retro concert band tees for babies and toddlers.

“We are doing what we love,” Kesling says. “It’s a new way of doing business for women and we really enjoy the thought of bringing our fashion sense to their neck of the woods. Don’t get me wrong, I like shopping online, but nothing can beat the one-on-one experience with people you trust.”

Paige Fessenden has always loved fashion and has been enamored with retail for as long as she can remember. She’s quick to point out that Luxe Wagon offers a unique experience that brings east and west coast influences to the Midwest. Starting her career in downtown Chicago, Fessenden worked at Water Tower Place and eventually would find herself near the shoreline managing Le Grand Trunk in New Buffalo, Mich.

The fashion boutique on wheels’ exterior is covered in a tranquil sky blue, and inside includes a comfortably spacious dressing room offering patrons a quality shopping experience.

Kesling notes the concept of roving fashion on wheels began in Los Angeles and their decision to create their own business plan came after

“IT’S A NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS FOR WOMEN AND WE REALLY ENJOY THE THOUGHT OF BRINGING OUR FASHION SENSE TO THEIR NECK OF THE WOODS.” DOROTHY KESLING

their experience with the concept in New York City.

“It was such a new way of doing business and we just knew we wanted to be part of having our own RV and jumping into this wonderful market,” Kesling says.

Upon their return from New York, Kesling and Fessenden purchased an old potato chip truck and revamped it into their own likeness by strategically creating vision boards and tackling design issues, transforming their truck into an absolute treasure.

“The bottom line is we wanted to bring the east and west coast to our region,” Fessenden says. “Many people follow celebrities and admire them and the fashions they wear. Most people forget that they have people helping them with their clothing and accessories and encouraging them to try new styles.”

According to studies by the American Mobile Retail Association, fashion trucks are becoming more and more popular and have branched out from iconic cities like Hollywood, NYC, and D.C. to states including Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania, to name a few.

“This type of service is really catching fire,” Fessenden says. “The first one started in Los Angeles and it seems many are popping up all over.”

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here are parades, picnics, and parties, but sometimes there’s no better way to spend the Fourth of July than with a few close friends on the serene shores of Lake Michigan.

Tasha Raylene, an event planner from Miller, designed an intimate sunset dinner party on the beach that, with its bohemian flair and simplicity, can easily be duplicated.

The subtle elements of red, white, and blue in the clothing, food, and table settings remind guests of the holiday they’re celebrating without being over the top.

Here, the focus is on the succulence of the food, the beauty of the surrounding nature, the gift of time spent with friends. It’s a new kind of Independence Day, and we highly recommend it.

Photography by Jake and Jennifer Moreland Styling by Tasha Raylene

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ON EMILY Alternative Apparel dress, $112 (Green Garage); Lucky Brand cardigan, $119 (Chelle’s) ON JASON Lucky Brand shirt, $30 (Green Garage)

ON EMILY American Apparel dress, $112 (Chelle’s); sandals model’s own

ON JASON Pants: California Republic pants, $55 (PacSun); shirt model’s own

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Dress: Alternative Apparel, $112 (Green Garage) Cardigan: Lucky Brand, $119 (Chelle’s) Hat: Indie Indie Bang Bang

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ON EMILY Lucky Brand cardigan, $119 (Chelle’s); Lucky Brand shorts, $70 (Green Garage); American Eagle Outfitters fedora, $20; shirt model’s own ON JASON Alternative Apparel shirt, $58, and Lucky Brand Shorts, $60 (Green Garage)

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Fedora: American Eagle Outfitters, $20 Shirt: Lucky Brand, $30 (Green Garage) Pants: Bullhead Denim Co. Chinos, $55 (PacSun)

Sunglasses and bracelets: Chelle’s Necklace: American Eagle Outfitters

Bag and Scarf: Indie Indie Bang Bang

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“For this party, I let the food speak for itself,” says Tasha Raylene, event planner and stylist for this shoot.

“Once the menu was designed, it was easy to tie in neutral tones and natural accents for dinnerware and glassware. For guest napkins, I chose kitchen towels with a cute fringe edge and used an oversized copper paperclip as a napkin ring. I mixed and matched burnt orange glass charger plates with different textures, patterns and sizes of salad, appetizer and bread plates to create a casual and comfortable tablescape.”

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Raylene says she wanted to create “a simple sunset dinner setting that anyone could achieve. For the table, I utilized a wood pallet that I picked up from a local warehouse. Since we were eating on the beach, I used a few cushions from some old club chairs I had stored away, which happened to be in the color scheme I was going for. I paired the cushions with comfy pillows and warm throw blankets which I knew would be handy once the sun began to set.”

“The food was designed to be the focal point of this beautiful family style dinner table,” says Raylene. “This allowed me to focus my budget less on décor elements and more on food and beverage detail. Chef Nicole prepared an amazing menu of brightly colored summer salads and spreads, oysters on the half shell, steamed mussels in a rich garlic and white wine broth, along with grill marked farm fresh vegetables, crusty artisan breads and wood-fired pizzas.”

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Walk off the tasty meal with a stroll on the beach.

A bonfire after dinner is a good way to keep warm as the sun sets while also enjoying quality time with friends.

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“Mauves, olive greens, deeper turqouises... colors you would see outside,” says Chelsea Leluga, nail technician at Vanis Salon in Schererville, of the colors women have been asking for en masse lately.

To add to the earthy look, many women are choosing tribal or bohemian nail art to top these tones, though pretty much any nail art (glitter, crystals, charms) goes, Leluga says.

While we had her, we asked Leluga about what other nail trends are big this season: ■ Nail tapes and foils.

Many salons will apply these now.

■ Color paints—use a base color and draw a design on it with extra colors.

“It’s an unlimited canvas,” says Leluga enthusiastically.

■ Long nails, referred to as claws or coffin shape (think Rihanna or Khloe Kardashian).

■ Gel manicures versus acrylics.

“They’re better for nails and are less damaging.”

■ What’s out? The French manicure. “It’s okay for weddings, but if you’re going to do a French now it’s cool to twist it up with an ombre or with glitter faded down from the tip instead of basic white.”

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Yoga Class

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t’s no secret that practicing yoga is one of the best things you can do for your body. Not only does it build strength and flexibility, improve posture, and increase blood flow, but it also benefits the mind, improving focus and relieving stress. Sign us up!

Yoga instructor Amanda Barnes of Crown Point brings her valuable expertise from the class to the page, as she demonstrates and teaches stepby-step instructions for five yoga moves that will leave you feeling stronger and less stressed. (Especially if you too do them on the beach.)

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INTENSE SIDE STRETCH

Start with the placement of your feet: front foot facing straight forward while the back leg internally rotates (toes pointing) toward the front foot. While standing, square your shoulders over your front leg and slowly fold forward over your leg. Continue to lengthen your spine as you fold. Avoid rounding your upper back. If the stretch is too intense, lightly rest your hands on your legs or on yoga blocks, adding a slight bend in the front leg if the hamstrings and hips are tight. This posture stretches the hamstrings, hips, low back and spine. This and all standing postures are good for reducing the onset and appearance of varicose veins.

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Start standing with your feet hip distance apart.

Turn your left foot out at a slight angle and step right foot straight forward, aligning your knee above your ankle comfortably. Keep your shoulders square over your front leg and raise your arms above your head. Make sure to relax your shoulders to avoid tension. This pose stretches your chest, belly and ribs/lungs, allowing for fuller, deeper breaths. When both feet are firmly connected to the mat and weight is evenly distributed throughout the legs, this pose also strengthens the thighs and glutes while stretching the calves and hips.

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BRIDGE

Start lying on your back with your knees bent, ankles underneath your knees, feet and knees hip distance apart. Your arms should be flush up against the side of your body as you press your arms downward into the mat. Tuck your shoulder blades beneath your back to lift your sternum and open your chest. Firm your feet into the ground and use your arms to lift your hips as high as is comfortable. You may need to adjust your feet if you feel discomfort in the knees. Be sure to relax the throat and jaw as you breathe slowly and freely through the nostrils. This backbend strengthens the legs and improves posture as it opens up the chest cavity and stretches the muscles at the back of the neck.

WHEEL

This is more of an intermediate posture. Start similarly to bridge pose on your back with your knees bent, feet flat. Flip your hands flat alongside your ears with your fingertips pointing toward your shoulders. As your elbows point upwards, keep them shoulder distance apart. As you push into your feet and hands lift up to the crown of your head to re-adjust your elbows and hands so your shoulders feel comfortable, then press all the way up into the posture. Be sure to keep breathing and tuck your chin to your chest to protect your neck on the way down. Wheel pose, like all backbends, helps to strengthen your back muscles and stretches your chest, belly, and ribs.

ABOUT AMANDA Amanda Barnes is a certified yoga teacher with more than 350 hours of training. She currently teaches classes at the Yoga Room in Crown Point, Younique Yoga in Schererville and Valparaiso, and Yoga on 45th in Highland. She’s also a full-time student, “but I don’t feel busy,” she says. “I still make time to learn healthy new ways of cooking and pursue my passion for photography.” For more information about Amanda and her classes, visit mmmandolin.yoga.

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FACE OF THE COW (arms only)

This can be done in a comfortable seated position or standing. If you have never attempted this pose or if you know you have tight shoulders/upper back I would suggest having a strap nearby (hand towels and belts from around the house work too). Make sure you don’t enter this pose “cold”; warm up your arms and shoulders with a few rounds of sun salutations before attempting it. Start by raising your left hand, turning your palm toward the back of the room, and bending your elbow. Your left hand should rest comfortably behind your neck/ between your shoulder blades, palm now facing your skin. Bending the right elbow, palm away from skin, cautiously reach for the opposite hand. Do not try to force the hands together; use a strap to close off any gap between the hands. A few breaths into the pose, the shoulders might loosen up for you to walk the hand just a little bit closer together on the strap. This move stretches the triceps and shoulders and helps with posture of the upper back.

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In the Chair How to style beach waves

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f you’re short on time or don’t like spending much time on your hair but want something different, beach waves are a good place to start.

Beach waves can be worn anywhere: obviously the beach, to work, a night on the town, or special events. They are even worn on the runway at fashion shows. There are many ways to dress up or dress down your beach waves; you can customize your look for every occasion.

The following beach waves technique can be accomplished in 10 minutes or less.

Tools: hands, clips, blowdryer, product (I’m using Kevin Murphy’s Hair Resort gel and spray gel). Use any gel or spray gel that offers beach texturizing or sea salt spray, or both, because you want to create texture.

Stylist: Heather Albright Salon: Anthony’s Salon Valparaiso 219.465.1525 anthonys-salon.com

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STEP 1

If you just washed your hair make sure it’s at least 85 percent dry before you start. If hair is dry, wet it lightly with water or spray leave in-conditioner so hair is damp.

STEP 2

Apply product to the hair. Spray generously if using spray gel. If using gel, use about a nickle- to quarter-size amount.

Start from the mid lengths and work it through to the ends of the hair. It’s important to lift hair up and twist the product into hair; do not run your fingers through the hair.

STEP 4

Blow-dry the hair, hitting each section for one minute per section.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH FLETCHER PHOTOGRAPHY

STEP 6

After loosening with hands or comb, flip your hair over and use blow dryer lightly as you scrunch the hair to ensure it’s dry, then flip hair back.

Then you can style with your hands and set with spray gel, hairspray, or a shine spray.

[Right] The end result.

STEP 3

Twist and bunch hair into a clip, leaving the ends out. There should be five sections: two on the sides and three in the back.

STEP 5

Once hair is cooled, remove clips and loosen with your hands or wide tooth comb (no brushes or fine tooth combs).

“RELAX AND BE FREE. YOU DON’T HAVE TO PROVE ANYTHING.”

PHOTO BY JAKE AND JENNIFER MORELAND

-Marty Rubin

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